Sep 28, 2021
Circor’s new control valve hits the market
Other News
Sep 28, 2021
NETZSCH has invested €6 million in a new logistics centre.
The Grinding and Dispersing Business Unit aims to meet the tough international competition with innovations and new processes.
With more efficient processes and project-specific digitalisation of the machines, the Business Unit will ensure its customers have the right component in the right place at the right... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 27, 2021
Other
Stanlow Oil Refinery could be shut down as urgent discussions were being held with tax officials.
Bosses from the oil refinery in Ellesmere Port are in discussions with HMRC over a £356 million (€417 million) VAT bill, several UK based newspapers reported.
However, a spokesman for the parent company Essar said it has already repaid HMRC £547 million (€641 million)... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Sep 27, 2021
Pipelines
SIBUR and TAIF have entered into an agreement finalising the creation of a combined entity that be the largest petrochemical company in Russia and one of the biggest in the world.
Under the agreement, TAIF shareholders will receive a 15% stake in the new combined company in exchange for 50% plus 1 share in JSC TAIF.
The new company will support Russia’s leadership... [Read More]
Features
Sep 27, 2021
Supply interruptions and water losses from leaks in transmission pipes and trunk mains are some of the most challenging issues faced by water utilities, due the large diameter of the pipes and the materials from which they are made.
However, a revolutionary satellite leak detection technology is helping address this complex problem, making finding leaks a lot easier.... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Sep 24, 2021
Pipelines
Global water technology company Xylem has helped get a clearer picture of 2,340 miles of pipelines - some of which are more than 100 years old.
Raleigh Water was keen to predict parts of the pipe network that might fail and the work helped pin-pointed maintenance issues.
Combining Xylem sensors and advanced risk analytics with Esri location intelligence software, Raleigh... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 24, 2021
Hallite Seals has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art product and material test house after breaking ground in January.
The new UK-based facility combines laboratory and product testing space previously housed in separate buildings. Constructed and equipped for a wide range of material and product characterisation, the reimagined facility drives forward... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Sep 24, 2021
Pipelines
FOUR new companies have signed up to join the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) in the UK.
The new members - Fichtner, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Powerhouse Energy and Swagelok – take the membership count to 30, cementing the organisation’s position as the UK’s largest industry-funded regional hydrogen alliance.
It comes as the Alliance throws its... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 23, 2021
Pipelines
The steep rise in European gas prices has been driven by a combination of a strong recovery in demand and tighter-than-expected supply, as well as several weather-related factors, the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed.
However, the IEA said it was ‘misleading’ to blame the renewable fuels and clean energy for the price hike.
There were strong cold spells... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 23, 2021
Pipelines
Petrofac has been awarded a new multi-million dollar contract by Tatweer Petroleum to support their gas distribution network project in Bahrain.
The engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) scope of work includes high pressure gas pipelines and fibre optic cabling. The underground pipelines will run through sections onshore in support of gas supply... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 23, 2021
Pumps
Wärtsilä has signed a deal with the Government of Gabon for the development, construction and operation of a 120 MW gas power plant.
Together with the Gabon Power Company (GPC) will build the plant under a full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract and will then operate and maintain the plant under a long-term 15-year agreement.
The plant will... [Read More]
Policy News
Sep 21, 2021
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has said that volatile global gas prices have demonstrated the urgent need to diversify and decarbonise the UK’s domestic energy system.
Industry group Oil & Gas UK said wholesale prices for gas are up 250% since January - with a 70% rise since August.
Exposure to global market prices is of particular... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Sep 21, 2021
Pumps
Leading Singapore technology partner InnovEng has agreed a new partnership with UK-based Riventa, whose testing and monitoring expertise is designed to maximise the reliability of assets such as turbines, blowers and pumps.
InnovEng, specialists in water and wastewater technologies, equipment and piping installation, , as well as electrical and instrumentation for the... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 21, 2021
Pipelines
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and 130 energy and manufacturing firms across the natural gas and oil supply chain are opposing legislation that would place a fee on methane.
The group recently sent a letter to the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to voice their concerns.
The organisations, led by API, explain that the proposal is a “pay-for”... [Read More]
Features
Sep 21, 2021
A recent move to further reduce emissions caused by excessive energy consumption has seen the Norwegian government offering funding to companies that lessen their contribution to CO2 and NOx figures.
One oil platform in the North Sea took the opportunity to rerate two condensate export pumps which would not only reduce energy consumption but also optimize performance... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Sep 21, 2021
Pipelines
Northumbrian Water is investing £5 million (€5.8 million) in upgrades to its sewer network serving County Durham in the UK.
The work at the Wingate and Station Town areas of County Durham will see the installation of a new pumping station that will divert the sewer around the wooded area at Heads Hope Dene. This will help protect the environment and futureproof the... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
Sep 21, 2021
Pumps
KBR has revealed that it has been awarded a feasibility study contract by PKN ORLEN to evaluate plastics recycling projects in Central Europe utilising its Hydro-PRT technology.
KBR and PKN ORLEN have also signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the development of future projects.
Along with KBR, PKN ORLEN will assess the implementation of Hydro-PRT as the core... [Read More]
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